Thank you to all FCAAP members who participated in the nominations process for the 2026 election. The Nominations Committee has confirmed a slate of excellent candidates for this year’s election.
2026 FCAAP BoD Election
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2026 FCAAP SCHIEBLER AWARD RECIPIENT
Congratulations to Brittany Bruggeman, MD, FAAP for being selected as the 2026 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award recipient!
2026 FCAAP BoD Nominations
Nominations are now open to fill open positions on the FCAAP Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.
Videos: Florida Pediatricians Speak Out Against Bill to Weaken Vaccine Protections and Endanger Florida’s Children
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) is disappointed to see the Florida Senate Rules Committee pass SB 1756, a bill that would significantly weaken Florida’s school vaccination policies and make it easier to opt out of childhood immunizations, and urges Senators to oppose its further progress.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2026 SCHIEBLER AND LICHTBLAU AWARDS
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award and the Phillip O. Lichtblau, MD, Award! Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award.
PHOTO RELEASE: Florida Pediatricians Advocate for Children’s Health at Children’s Week 2026
Pediatricians from across the state gathered in Tallahassee this week to participate in the 2026 Children’s Week and Children’s Capitol for a Day events, and to remind Florida’s legislators to keep the health of Florida’s children at the top of their minds when considering legislation.
Children’s Week 2026 Resources
Vaccines are one of the most effective tools for protecting children and communities from infectious diseases. The goal of pediatricians is to work with families and to provide families with clear, evidence-based information to help them keep their families safe.
New FCAAP Toolkit: Supporting Confident Vaccine Conversations in Pediatric Care
FCAAP is pleased to announce the launch of its newest resources to support healthcare providers in navigating vaccine conversations with families in today’s increasingly complex information landscape.
Baby Formula Safety
A recent report from Florida’s Department of Health has questioned the safety of baby formula, leaving many parents confused about how to safely feed their infant children. Your pediatrician is an expert on child health. Call your pediatrician if you have questions about feeding, including breastfeeding support.
FPF NAMES 2026 ST. PETERY PEDIATRIC TRAINEE ADVOCACY TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
To support Florida’s pediatric residents, to expand their knowledge of the legislative process, and to enhance their appreciation of the power pediatricians hold to influence the Legislature, the Florida Pediatric Foundation, the charitable foundation of FCAAP, provides annual scholarships to first and second-year residents enrolled in Florida pediatric residency programs to attend the annual AAP Advocacy Conference.
